Blogs
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blog posts
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10 Oct 2023
World Mental Health Day: Finding commonalities in the storms of life
This World Mental Health Day, Mental Health Nurse and RCN Fellow Catherine Gamble encourages everyone to share vulnerabilities with colleagues, friends and family members.
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10 Oct 2023
The inherent value of mental health nursing
On World Mental Health Day 2023, we’re reminded that since the Covid-19 pandemic there’s been a steep rise in the prevalence of people in Scotland experiencing challenges to their good mental health.
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9 Oct 2023
Shining a light on Nursing Support Workers
Sandra-Jane Stock, RCN Eastern member on the Nursing Support Worker Committee, is keen to highlight the important work undertaken by nursing support workers.
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5 Oct 2023
Give a voice to student members and shape the future of nursing
Chloe Jackson, whose term on the RCN Students Committee representing Scotland ends in December, gives an insight in to what it's like to be on the committee and encourages student members to stand for election ahead of the 11 October deadline for nominations.
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3 Oct 2023
The perfect preparation for your future nursing career
Emma Bird, the current RCN Students Committee member for the Eastern region, reflects on the highlights of her time on the committee and urges student members to submit an election nomination before the 11 October deadline.
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3 Oct 2023
The role of the Independent Health and Social Care Lead Nurse
My role as Independent Health and Social Care Lead Nurse at RCN Northern Ireland role is exciting and diverse.
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2 Oct 2023
Potentially unlawful substitution of mental health and learning disabilities nurses in UK in-patient services –the realities on the ground
The RCN has received reports from several members expressing concerns regarding the substitution of registered learning disabilities and mental health nurses with registered adult and children's nurses, as well as allied health professionals, in an attempt to fill nursing vacancies in in-patient mental health services.
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29 Sep 2023
Diversity and inclusion: my journey as an RCN Learning Rep
Mental Health Nurse Daniel looks back on his career and how training as an RCN Learning Rep has helped him in achieving his goals to advocate for inclusivity and equality.
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29 Sep 2023
Reflecting on bias, advantage and allyship this Black History Month
October is Black History Month. RCN South East's Rian Gleave reflects on bias, advantage and allyship.
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28 Sep 2023
A defining moment for nursing
RCN Chief Nurse Nicola Ranger discusses our new definition of nursing and how the RCN is seeking to influence governments and policymakers on issues around safe staffing and effective care.
